The subtext here is of obedience…..doing the bidding of the master. The nostalgic wooden wind up box contrasts with the cold technology of the satellite dish. The chiaroscuro of the renaissance painters is used here to create a nostalgic sense of warmth versus the slick world of now. This work references Francis Barraud’s work of the same title.
His Master’s Voice 2015 oil on board 200mm x 200mm sold
Mickey and Nipper 2015 Oil on Board 300mmx300mm sold
Mickey and Nipper are metaphors for listening devices. Nipper from ‘His Master’s Voice’ and, the innocuous hiding in plain sight, Disney Character, Mickey Mouse. The backdrop is the twilight threatening sky of doom above the spy base.
Seal of Approval 2015 oil on board 200mm x 200mm sold
Tuning in and doing the bidding of the paymaster/ ringleader. The dart represents protest at the compliance of the seal.
Elephant in the Room 2015 oil on board 200mm x 200mm sold
The performing elephant is surveilled through the viewing room window to the left of the composition. Its compliance is monitored by the camera.
This controlled environment is contrasted with the warmth of the sensuous room. The room is reminiscent of the Renaissance artist Piero della Franchesca’s work “The Flagellation”.
“I Think if We All Kept Quiet for a While We Might Hear Something…” II 2016 oil on board 200mm x 200mm sold
Elephant in the Room with a Dog 2015
oil on board 200mm x 200mm sold
Surveilled in order to monitor compliance; performing for the paymaster.
Receiving Orders 2015 oil on board 200mm x 200mm sold
The monastic environment contrasts with the satellite dish. The accumulation of information encroaches into the private domestic sphere. There are no boundaries. This work draws from Gregori Maiofis “Bear on a Bed” photograph.